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John Shannon (jshann) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Texas
About Me Originally from Louisiana, I enjoyed camping in my Boy Scouting days and eventually became an Eagle Scout. Many years later (2002), I discovered backpacking after going on an REI multisport trip to Alaska. My first backpack was to Grand Canyon, and I was hooked!
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Re: Bump
http://www.golite.com/V-Stakes-8-Pack-P904.aspx

In GEAR » Need a tougher tent stake
July 27, 3:50pm
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
http://www.trailspace.com/articles/2012/07/25/outdoor-retailer-summer-market-2012-coverage.html http://www.youtube.com/user/trailspace

In GEAR » Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
July 26, 4:57pm
Re: Cool way to carpool by swapping car keys and then each using the others car when you are done your trip.
We call them key exchange hikes, but Sierra Club national supposedly does not allow them anymore or at least Dallas Sierra Club stopped allowing it.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Cool way to carpool by swapping car keys and then each using the others car when you are done your trip.
July 26, 4:53pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Glycogen depletion theory
No doubt those numbers in the article are "trained" athletes. The numbers for average persons are what seem to be quoted in medical biochemistry texts (about same numbers you had mentioned).

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Very Low-Carb Trip Report
July 25, 8:18pm
Re: Re: Re: Glycogen depletion theory
Hi Tom. Check out this linked article. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2958805/pdf/pcbi.1000960.pdf The amount of glycogen storage depends on mass of liver and muscle. Trained ath...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Very Low-Carb Trip Report
July 25, 5:37pm
Re: 2 Gram Backcountry Shower!
I use the smart water sport cap on my 1 liter narrow mouth aquafina bottles and like it alot, even for the shower. No second cap needed.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » 2 Gram Backcountry Shower!
July 25, 4:36pm
Re: Re: WTB Golite Bark Jacket
lol

In GEAR » WTB Golite Bark Jacket
July 21, 8:05pm
Re: Percentage
Canus Li'l Goats 40% zinc oxide at CVS. I think it has fragrance though. Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (40%) (Skin Protectant) Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum, Goats Milk (Fresh), Miner...

In Multiple Use Gear » Zinc Oxide Ointment
July 21, 4:44am
Re: Lighter 1 bear canister
Yes, the marketed weight is without the lid. I wouldn't buy one.

In GEAR » Lighter 1 bear canister
July 21, 4:38am
Re: violence
"In all likelihood, you are safer in the outdoors, than you are in your own house." or in a movie theater apparently.

In GEAR » Solo Wilderness Security
July 20, 7:23pm

All Reader Reviews by John Shannon

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GoLite Dawn
I have had this pack for several years and have taken it on multiple backpacks ranging from 2 days to 6 days. My pack weights have been over 15 pounds a few times with no problems. The materials and w...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 09, 12:05pm